Raffles Place Alliance presents the inaugural RELEASE @ Raffles Place from 10 -15 October 2022. Featuring a week of curated experiences in Raffles Place to release and rejuvenate your MIND, BODY, HEART and SOUL.
Join us in October for workshops, art, dance and fitness sessions in unexpected spaces that will leave you feeling great. Come visit our first edition of The Good Market, where you can shop while doing your part for good causes.
RELEASE @ Raffles Place is held in conjunction with World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Come and spend some time with us and make your well-being a priority.
Four interactive installations in Raffles Place Park will be set up to encourage our community to prioritise their well-being and consider their mental health.
Monday 10 October – MIND
Engage your body with a dynamic session of Flow State Movement Therapy from 6.30pm to 7:30pm. Quieten the noise in your mind and let your body take control. Let loose through the use of psychotherapeutic movements and dance. You’re sure to feel relaxed yet energised to take on the rest of the week.
Venue: Soul Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
Tuesday 11 October – SOUL
Awaken your soul through the joy of African Dance with AFROWITHJEEVI, a workout that enhances social connection and empowers you to push your boundaries one step at a time. Get a full body workout, boost your endorphins and leave feeling awesome!
Venue: Body Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
Wednesday 12 October – HEART
Abandon yourself to the rhythm and shake off the workday with an Ecstatic Dance session. Let the music take you on an intimately rejuvenating journey as you release all tension with a unique view!
Venue: Hidden Alcove in Raffles Place
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
Glow Stick Dance Party Workout – SPECIAL EDITION!
Held in collaboration with HPB, join us for a glamorous special edition of our popular dance-based workout in Raffles Place.
Venue: Heart Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Book your slot here: https://rafflesplace.sg/happenings/glow-stick-dance-party-workouts-at-raffles-place-park-join-our-october-and-november-sessions/
Thursday 13 October – BODY
For an uplifting mind-body exercise, join a Mat Pilates class conducted by FOCUS in the park. Get ready.. stretch.. and prepare yourself for a fun and amazing workout!
Venue: Body Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 6.30pm to 7.15pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
Alternatively, take the load off your shoulders with a partner in Acroyoga, a combination of Hatha Yoga and acrobatics combining strength and flexibility, you will learn to build trust between you and your partner as you work together to conquer your fears.
Venue: Soul Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
End the week with performances, workshops and activities throughout the day. Visitors can expect popups that support mental health causes, workout sessions, a variety of workshops and some cool entertainment!
Friday 14 October
KpopX Fitness
Kick of Friday with a bang with KpopX Fitness! Join this easy-going, energetic and fun fitness programme and bond with other participants!
Venue: Body Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 5.30pm to 6:30pm
Book your slot at the H365 app: https://www.healthhub.sg/sites/assets/Assets/Programs/pa-lit/pdfs/MOVE_IT_Website_H365_Event_Registration_User_Guide.pdf
Poi Play Workshop
Express yourself while improving your co-ordination at the Poi Play Workshop from Starlight Alchemy. Sign up for this dynamic and engaging workshop using weights on the end of tethers to create swinging motions to the beat.
Venue: Body Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
MOTUS
Celebrate with a performance by MOTUS, who infuse different genres like funk, hip-hop, and soul to present you with a fun music experience.
Venue: Soul Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday 15 October
Doodle Jam Workshops
Bring the kids and join our Doodle Jam Workshops. Hosted by The Doodle Bandit himself, Mas Safreen, learn the basic techniques of drawing and pick up a new skill.
Venue: The Good Market, Ocean Financial Centre
Time: 3.00pm to 6.00pm (1 hour slots)
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
Zen Doodling
Try out a Zen Doodling Class and get creative as you draw using unplanned lines and repeated patterns to release inner tension and stress.
Venue: Mind Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Book your slot at the H365 app: https://www.healthhub.sg/sites/assets/Assets/Programs/pa-lit/pdfs/MOVE_IT_Website_H365_Event_Registration_User_Guide.pdf
Laughter Workshop
Laughter is the best medicine and a unique and healthy form of expression. As our body doesn’t know the difference between fake or real laughter, reduce stress through Laughter Therapy, while also enjoying breathing meditation and laughter yoga exercises.
Venue: Soul Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 5:30pm to 6.30pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
Body Rhythm Workshop
Release your body and mind to the rhythm of rock and reggae music through clapping, stamping, body percussion and singing in this workshop.
Venue: Body Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 6:30pm to 7.30pm
Book your slot here: https://bit.ly/RELEASEworkshops
MantraVine
Closing RELEASE is a performance by MantraVine – a trio of sonic alchemists mixing neo-shamanic rhythms with live instruments and psychedelic dance grooves. They are bound to evoke your dancing spirit with ancient mantras, electrifying guitars, funky horns and organic frequencies.
Venue: Soul Lawn, Raffles Place Park
Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Be sure not to miss out on RELEASE from 10 – 15 October 2022, right here in Raffles Place! RSVP @ bit.ly/RELEASEatRafflesPlace.
